I have a love/hate relationship with dating games.  But who doesn’t?   You don’t?  Are you telling me that you ALWAYS – always every single time without fail forever and ever and every single time in the past (I think that’s what always means) you ALWAYS hate them?  You’ve never even kinda sorta maybe smiled when someone used one effectively “against” you?    Not all the games are bad.

For example may I please present to you Dance Dance.  I met Dance Dance at the Sugaa Bowl party where the Utes DOMINATED!!  Ok the truth of it is that I’ve seen Dance Dance at other parties but WOW it’s amazing how many more boys have the courage to talk to you when you don’t arrive at the party with your male BFF.  (mental note: continue to arrive at parties with your male BFF.)

He got my number through the use of the very predictable “May I borrow your phone” ploy and then played it cool throughout the night.  And even though I refused to dance with him (I don’t dance with boys – though yes I DID dance with a certain boy in Vegas) he still found me at the end of the night.   He offered me the shelter of an umbrella and his arm so I could make it to my car without slipping in my heels (it was snowing.)  Ah – he’s a gentleman!

True to dating rules I had a facebook friend request the next day and then a facebook message a couple days after that … I decided to make it easy on him.  “Maybe we should try that hang out thing again sometime – except this time I’ll show up.”  You see I had previously declined an offer…

“Hmm” he says, “When?” Nicely done – he put me on the spot.
“Anytime from Thursday on.” I replied.
“Ok.  Thursday then?” Ooh he jumped right on that didn’t he?  No chance at backing out.
“Thursday’s great.” 
“Do you mind if we get dinner first?” he asked. Smooth.  Look I’m not a proponent of games but I do find myself very intrigued by a guy who can play it this smoothly.
“Sounds perfect,” I replied, “I’ll look forward to it.”

Well it looks like I just got roped into a date??  I think so.   I received a text from him today (this was written on Wednesday) confirming dinner for tomorrow at 7:00.  I confirmed and he asked for my address which I gave to him BUT I also included “May I meet you somewhere to make it easier?”

He ignored me.  Of course he did.  And I guess that answers the date question.   It’s a date!

We’ll see if this guy can keep it up.  So far he’s playing his cards better than expected.  Not to mention he is sure making LOSER look like an even BIGGER loser.

Loser’s text tonight:  Have you gone back yet?
Mine:  Not yet…
Loser’s text:  Then why aren’t we hanging out?
Mine:  Because it’s Wednesday.  Tuesday’s are so much better.  Oh I just love dishing out a little sass!  He had his chance.

If he’s smart he’ll hold me to my word next Tuesday – but I don’t think he’s that smart.